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Origin and History of SHERKHAN

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14,842nd

Most common surname in India

2,186

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The name itself suggests possible origins in areas influenced by Persian or Central Asian languages, where "Sher" means lion and "Khan" is a leadership title. This surname might have originally identified people of noble or warrior status.

Description:

Sherkhan is a surname that originates in South Asia, especially within Muslim communities. The religion associated with SHERKHAN surname is islam. The MotherTounge associated with this surname are urdu and hindi.
The name suggests nobility and strength, as "Sher" means lion and "Khan" is a title indicating leadership. This surname is common among Pathans, who historically held influential positions in the region, suggesting a link to a lineage of leaders or warriors. Spelling variations may exist, but the core meaning and its association with leadership remain consistent.

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Here are the different ways the surname Sherkhan can be written: Sher Khan and Shere Khan.

State-wise distribution of people with this surname

from iMeUsWe Database
Maharashtra

Maharashtra

457

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

123

Gujarat

Gujarat

84

Bihar

Bihar

30

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

17

Delhi

Delhi

3

Karnataka

Karnataka

3

Telangana

Telangana

2

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

2

Category-wise distribution of people with this surname

from iMeUsWe Database
Food Distribution Records

559

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records

111

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List

49

Voters List

Investor & Taxpayer Records

1

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

1

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

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